Monday, August 29, 2011

School is back in session, which means summer's ending. So, too, is my Summer Book Giveaway.

For the final giveaway, I've got two copies of "Flash and Bones," the newest thriller by Charlotte's Kathy Reichs.

In her newest novel, Reichs explores a subject in her own backyard -- NASCAR. Just as fans are pouring into Charlotte for Race Week, a worker discovers a body inside an asphalt-filled barrel in the landfill beside the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Soon, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is on the case.

I've watched the show and just found out from your article that it was based on her books. I would love to win one so I can see how good the books are. Usually they are better than the show or movie they are based on.

Kathy Reichs was one of the advisors at UNCC when my daughter chose to major in anthropology with empasis on forensics. She was an inspiration to my daughter and we both read all her books! We get lost in them and can't lay them down until we are finished!

Kathy's books are a good read, relatively simple to figure out "who-done-it" (which I like!), very good science, and not filled w/ gratuitous and excessive sexuality. Started reading her books this summer, and am hooked! Thanks for the 'Give-Away'!

My forensic science teacher in high school assigned us Kathy Reichs' books to read and be tested on. I fell in love with the books and have kept up with them all ever since! I like the television show, but in my opinion they don't come close to the books! I had the opportunity to meet Kathy when she spoke at UNC Charlotte a few years ago. She signed my copy of Fatal Voyage! I would love to have this book!

Until last week, I had never heard of Kathy Reichs. A co-worker suggested one of her children's books for my young nephew who loves forensic science and NASCAR. I help him with all his book reports and science projects. Since neither of us have read Kathy yet, this might be the start of something good for us. thudson002 at carolina dot rr dot com

I love Reichs' books. They are so authentic, love that she sometimes writes about places that I know. That she writes about living both in Canada and Charlotte makes it even more interesting. Can't wait to read this book. She has also opened a whole new world of anthropology to so many. Started reading her books after hearing an interview with her on NPR/Charlotte talks. I am a big fan!

I am a huge fan of crime-based suspense and thrillers, and I've been a fan of the show "Bones" for years. So, it's a huge surprise that this recent MLIS grad has never read a book by Kathy Reichs! I'm just in-between reads now, so this would be a fabulous next read. After reading, I'll happily donate my copy to one of the local library branches to pass on the pleasure.

I am so excited about reading a crime novel based in our backyard. I would love the opportunity to share the book with my wife and teenage daughter as well! It will be neat, yet a bit frightening, to read about something that happened in our backyard- I know it is fiction, but it will be a great read I am sure! I can't wait to read it!!

I really can't afford to buy it but I sure would love to win it! I have read all of her books.She is my favorite author along side Patricia Cornwell and James Patterson. It would also help me with a distraction since my 10 year old son with autism and mental illness is in a therapy home and away from me right now.

Dannye Romine Powell

Dannye Romine Powell

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Dannye Romine Powell has published three collections of poetry (University of Arkansas Press), and a non-fiction book, "Parting the Curtains: Interviews with Southern Writers" (John Blair). Over her years at the Observer, she's served as book review editor, feature writer, restaurant critic and local news columnist. Count on her for news of Carolinas authors and write her at dpowell@charlotteobserver.com.